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On this week's show we look into our crystal ball to see what is on the Home Theater Horizon. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout: Samsung Snaps Sony TV Streak CarPlay video coming with iOS 27 WGA Seeks Injunction to Block Deal's Closing What is on the Home Theater Horizon Home theater technology is advancing quickly and the trend is moving toward wireless setups, brighter and more flexible displays, AI-powered calibration, immersive spatial audio, and simpler high-end installations. Today we take a look at what we can expect over the next couple of years. Displays: Brighter, Wireless, and Modular Ultra-thin wireless OLEDs: LG's OLED evo W6, also called the Wallpaper TV, is part of their 2026 evo lineup. It's incredibly thin — just 9 millimeters thick — and features a true wireless design. All your devices plug into a separate Zero Connect Box that can sit up to 10 meters away. The box then sends 4K video and audio wirelessly to the TV with almost no quality loss. The TV also includes Hyper Radiant Color Technology. This delivers much higher brightness — up to 3.9 times brighter than standard OLEDs — along with deeper black levels and fewer reflections. For gamers, it supports 4K at 165 Hertz, G-SYNC, and very fast response times. MicroLED and RGB advancements: MicroLED displays — including variants like Micro RGB or TriChroma — are becoming popular for luxury home theater setups. They deliver perfect blacks like OLED screens, but with much higher brightness, no burn-in risk, and modular designs that let you create custom sizes, such as 136-inch or even larger cinema walls. Brands like LG with their MAGNIT Active Micro LED, Samsung, and Sony are leading the way, offering seamless, cinema-certified picture quality. Consumer versions are still quite expensive — often six figures for a full wall — but they're becoming more realistic and affordable over time. Mini RGB: These TVs are poised to be a big hit because they combine the best of both worlds: the perfect blacks and contrast of OLED with the extreme brightness, longevity, and modular flexibility of MicroLED-style RGB technology. By using advanced Mini RGB LED backlighting, Mini RGB delivers stunning HDR performance, vibrant colors, and seamless large-screen designs ideal for luxury home theaters — all without burn-in worries. Sony's reputation for premium picture processing, cinema-grade calibration, and build quality gives their Mini RGB  a clear edge over competitors, making these TVs the top choice for serious enthusiasts who want theater-like visuals that will stay impressive for years to come. Projectors: Triple-laser UST (ultra-short-throw) and standard models dominate, with brighter outputs (thousands of ISO lumens), wider color gamuts (e.g., 110% BT.2026), Dolby Vision support, and 4K/8K capabilities. Examples include XGIMI Horizon 20 Max, AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro, and Hisense models. Laser is now the baseline for premium performance. Audio: Wireless Immersion and Modular Systems Wireless multi-speaker ecosystems: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is rolling out more widely including the LG Sound Suite. This enables cable-free speaker placement with accurate panning. Sony's BRAVIA Theatre lineup (Trio, Bar 7/9, etc.) emphasizes modular wireless components with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, phantom speakers (up to 24 channels), and room calibration. Advanced AVRs and processors: Denon, Onkyo, and others offer higher-channel support (9.4+), Dirac Live/Audyssey calibration, and AI room tuning. Multi-channel processors use Audio over IP for fewer wires in custom installs. Immersive extras: Haptic furniture, synchronized smart lighting using the  Philips HDMI Sync Box 2.1, and AI acoustic optimization for real-time adjustments. Other Notable Trends AI integration: Automatic calibration, content optimization, and adaptive environments including  room mapping for sound and light.. Hybrid/immersive rooms: 360-degree or wraparound video with spatial audio, plus premium formats inspired by commercial cinema (laser projection, higher baselines like 7.1+ with height channels). Lifestyle focus: Movable displays, aesthetically integrated speakers, mainly acoustically transparent designs, and easier setups for non-dedicated rooms. There are some exciting technologies shaping the next couple of years in home theater. Displays are getting brighter, thinner, and more flexible with ultra-thin wireless designs. High-performance UST laser projectors will bring huge screens to rooms where it was never possible before. And the shift toward truly wireless, immersive audio will fill any room with rich, room-filling sound. Best of all, your entire system will adapt to your room with the touch of a button!

Jeannette sits down with Eddy Hackett, co-founder and executive producer of the Lost Estate, who shares his fascinating journey from training as a classical percussionist to scaling a thriving, multi-million-pound immersive theatre business.  He dives deep into the realities of bootstrapping, the strategic value of looking for capital before you absolutely need it, and how an organisation can build a uniquely resonant brand by leading with its core, human centric identity. You'll Learn Why: A non-linear career shift can introduce creative squiggles that open unexpected and highly lucrative doors. Bootstrapping forces an organisation to adopt a lean, resource-aware mindset that naturally drives creativity. The optimal time to raise capital is when your business is at its strongest, rather than when cash is running low. Elevating your core brand promise is essential for building consumer trust in a highly volatile market. Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

Unknown Broadcast returns with a full night of horror fiction anthology classics: CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Escape, Suspense, and The Whistler. Four eerie stories of supernatural mystery, impossible apparitions, and noir crime spanning the Golden Age of radio drama. Immersive vintage suspense for late-night listening.Tonight's eerie OTR lineup includes “The Walls of Jericho,” “Three Good Witnesses,” “The Singing Walls,” and “The Avengers” — four strange stories of impossible apparitions, wartime murder, hidden bodies, haunted walls, stolen gold, ghostly revenge, and crimes that refuse to stay buried.

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Kelly Nelson, Founder of Mirth and Mischief Enterprises. Kelly shares how her team combines behavioral psychology, live performance, immersive storytelling, and world-class creative talent to design unforgettable experiences that entertain, educate, and build stronger human connections. She also discusses the future of immersive entertainment, upcoming […]

THE MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK... AS ONLY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN COULD TELL IT. As our journey toward Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues, Tara Erickson, Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey experience Dunkirk (2017) for the first time, reacting to one of Nolan's most immersive and intense war films. From the breathtaking beach evacuation, Tom Hardy's unforgettable Spitfire mission, Hans Zimmer's relentless ticking score, and the film's innovative nonlinear storytelling to its emotional finale, this Dunkirk reaction is a gripping cinematic experience. Dunkirk Reaction (Full Length Watch Along): / thereelrejects Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/REJECTS #sponsored In this Dunkirk movie reaction, Dunkirk full movie reaction, and review, Tara, Jackie & Paige react to Christopher Nolan's (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Trilogy) World War II epic starring Fionn Whitehead as Tommy (Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Great Expectations), Tom Hardy as Farrier (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant), Cillian Murphy as The Shivering Soldier (Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders), Mark Rylance as Mr. Dawson (Bridge of Spies, Wolf Hall), Kenneth Branagh as Commander Bolton (Belfast, Murder on the Orient Express), Harry Styles as Alex (My Policeman, Don't Worry Darling), and Barry Keoghan as George (The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn), featuring a pulse-pounding score by Hans Zimmer (Interstellar, Dune). From the desperate race to escape the beaches and breathtaking aerial dogfights to the civilian rescue fleet and one of Christopher Nolan's most emotionally powerful endings, Tara, Jackie & Paige discuss why Dunkirk remains one of the most technically impressive and suspenseful war films ever made. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Immersive virtual reality headsets are giving mechanical engineering students a glimpse of what life is like for people living with tetraplegia, so they can be better, more empathetic designers. University of Canterbury Mechanical Engineering lecturer, Dr George Stilwell spoke to Lisa Owen.

durée : 00:08:25 - Le masque et la plume - par : Rebecca Manzoni - Le Festival d'Avignon accueille "Après un ennemi du peuple", une pièce de Christiane Jatahy. Avec Wagner Moura, cette mise en scène propose au public de participer au jugement d'un médecin révélant la contamination des eaux de sa ville. - équipe : Stéphane Le Guennec, Ilinca Negulesco - invités : Fabienne Pascaud Journaliste chez Télérama, Pierre Lesquelen Critique à I/O Gazette et Détectives sauvages, dramaturge et enseignant-chercheur, Sandrine Blanchard Journaliste au Monde, Laurent Valière Producteur Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Discover how the story of the Titanic remains profoundly relevant today. From leadership failures and safety lessons to human resilience and technological progress. Join us as we explore immersive experiences that bring history to life and reflect on the lessons that continue to shape safety standards and human decision-making.Connect about the exhibitionWebsite: https://expo-titanic.com/scottsdale/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expo_titanicConnect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-arizona-podcast/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/findingarizonaPRODUCTION:Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/found-houseCONTACT:Send us a message to us!  https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contactSPONSORS:SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

The CEO and founder of Evo3 Marketing discusses brand engagement through activations and events.

Leadeuse Chrétienne est une plateforme dédiée aux femmes chrétiennes appelées à influencer, à impacter et à changer le cours de l'histoire, un pas à la fois, avec la puissance du Saint-Esprit. Ici, nous parlons à celles qui ont compris que leur appel est grand, qu'il exige un cœur consacré et qu'elles sont prêtes à investir tout ce qu'il faut pour rayonner dans leur destinée.Les pilliers de notre mission : Grandir, Nourrir et Bâtir.Grandir : Approfondir notre relation avec Dieu à travers sa Parole.Nourrir : Embrasser avec foi et courage la vision et l'influence qu'il a placées en nous, tout en explorant de nouvelles opportunités dans notre croissance spirituelle, personnelle et financière.Bâtir : Faire des choix stratégiques en investissant dans des contenus alignés à notre vocation et à la "montagne" que Dieu nous appelle à conquérir.Chaque mois, retrouvez :Le Podcast des Leadeuses, votre rendez-vous incontournable pour vous inspirer et vous équiper.La Méditation Immersive des Leadeuses, un temps unique dans la présence de Dieu.Leadeuse en Prière : ous les 2 vendredis, de 5h30 à 6h, nous nous rassemblons pour une session puissante de Parole, Prière et Proclamation (participation gratuite, engagement nécessaire).Pour soutenir le podcast : https://bit.ly/soutenirlepodcastPour consulter le blog : https://leadeusechretienne.fr/blog/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join Luke, Elliot, Cass, and Dave in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about theme parks and immersive experiences. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Theme parks and immersive entertainment appeared first on Checkpoint.

Plongez avec nous dans l'univers fascinant de la contraste thérapie, en plein cœur de Paris. Cette pratique innovante, qui alterne entre sauna, respiration guidée et bain glacé, promet de nombreux bienfaits pour le corps et l'esprit. Rejoignez-nous pour une expérience immersive où chaleur et froid s'entrelacent pour vous offrir un moment de lâcher-prise et de renouveau. Prêt à découvrir cette aventure sensorielle unique ? Suivez-nous sur AirZen Radio.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Justin Gray's Grammy®-winning album Immersed was composed, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered all with Dolby Atmos® in mind, from the very beginning. In this conversation, guest host Ben Givarz is joined by Gray, co-producer Drew Jurecka, immersive mastering engineer Michael Romanowski, and Dolby's Greg “Stryke” Chin to discuss how the team crafted a captivating musical experience featuring 38 artists from around the world, where every performance, microphone placement, production choice, and mix decision was designed to put the listener at the center of the music. Together, they explore how Immersed reimagines what an album can be when space is treated not as an afterthought, but as a core part of the composition itself.“Space is a really, really powerful storytelling tool and a powerful production tool. And so when I sat down to write the music, I definitely set out with this thing: I want to make a project where I write the music from the start, produce it for immersive audio.”—Justin Gray, Composer, Immersive Mix Engineer, and Producer, ImmersedBe sure to check out Immersed, available in Dolby Atmos on enabled streaming music services such as Apple Music and Amazon Music.Stay connected with our guests on Instagram:- Justin Gray- Michael Romanowski- Drew Jurecka- Morten Lindberg- Greg "Stryke" ChinListen to other classic and contemporary artists mixed in Dolby Atmos on enabled streaming music services.Interested in creating content in Dolby Atmos? Check out our FREE resources to give you a jump start!- Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator: https://www.dolby.com/creator-lab/music-accelerator/- Dolby Atmos Essentials Course: https://learning.dolby.com/- Dolby Atmos Music Support: https://professional.dolby.com/music/Professional-resources/Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

I interviewed Nathan Fairchild about Ganek Immersive Studio at USC's School of Cinematic Arts on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. Fairchild was at AWE showing off some student projects of Immersive Video, and I really quite enjoyed the hyperstylized, fever dream of Elevator by LILLETH who is coming from an immersive theatre background. Ori Inbar had mentioned how immersive video was one of the sectors that was growing within his opening keynote. The Apple Vision Pro has helped to revitalize interest in the more cinematic 180-degree forms, but also for XR as a screen replacement and more immersive way to experience cinematic content. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Ben Erwin about Immersive Public Media, Open Standards & The Metaverse Standards Forum, & The Academy of Immersive Arts and Sciences on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Arriving in the devastated neighborhoods of Los Angeles after the 2025 Southern California wildfires, journalist Nonny de la Peña started scanning the remains — what firefighters called “Nuketown.” Beneath the rubble, her team uncovered a surprising range of things that had survived. From a shockingly undamaged car to family heirlooms in a safety deposit box, see how her team found the story by stepping inside it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interviewed Zeynep Abes about USC's Immersive Archive Initiative on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. Also be sure to check out my interview with Avinash Changa on the The Institute of Immersive Preservation, which is addressing other aspects of the required operating system infrastructure to emulate drivers over the past decade of immersive works. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Oregon Reality Lab founder Donna Davis, which is The University of Oregon's Immersive Media Research & Education Lab. We chatted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Devon Marble about ArborXR on Immersive Training Trends on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Celeste Lear about Sustainable Impact Alliance XR, DJing in Social VR, Virtual Production, & TigerVision Immersive Displays on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

A week off does not fix burnout. The same problems are waiting when you get home, and the same person is walking back into them. Stacey Funt is a radiologist who runs a boutique wellness adventure travel company, mostly for women in their 40s through 60s, including a high share of physicians. She discusses the KevinMD article "Why immersive travel may be a powerful tool for behavior change." You will hear the science behind identity-driven behavior change: awe, novelty, supportive groups, meaningful challenge, and a clear before-and-after marker she calls a temporal landmark. She tells the story of a physician who had a benign brain tumor resected and rebuilt herself from post-operative patient to hiker at the front of the pack, and a burnt-out physician at a crossroads who used the trip to make a hard call about her career. You will hear what to do at home when a trip is not on the table: take an awe walk, set a temporal landmark, build a meaningful goal that requires real training. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Zach Henderson, CEO at MindMaze Therapeutics, has designed a precision neurotherapeutic solution designed to offer a scalable, engaging and immersive platform for patients recovering from strokes or managing Parkinson's disease. The solution is deployed across the entire care continuum from hospital to the patient's home, providing high-intensity therapy during the neuroplastic window. The emphasis is on augmenting therapists' care by equipping them with tools to encourage therapy adherence and with data to deliver precise, personalized care. Zach explains, "So at a very high level, there are millions and millions of people across the neurology spectrum who need this type of neuro rehabilitation, neurotherapeutic solutions, either with a therapist or without, but there are only so many therapists to go around. So there's a massive supply-demand imbalance that frankly cannot be, despite the efforts of the great therapists out there, it can never be filled without resorting to technology. And that's the exact gap that we're trying to fill in the marketplace."   "So MindMaze Therapeutics has a suite of solutions that are deployed across the whole continuum of care. So from acute care to the hospital to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, IRFs, to long-term acute care, to skilled nursing facilities, to outpatient, and all the way even patients taking the technology home. And then in that way, we're meeting the patient wherever they may happen to be. We're supporting the health system around the world. And importantly, we're giving therapy in this important neuroelastic window, which, in some studies, is the first 90 days following, say, a stroke, and in other studies, it goes all the way up to six months. And we're helping the health systems around the world scale their ability to treat even more patients at a very high and even improved rate." #MindMaze #ParkinsonsDisease #DigitalHealth #Neuroplasticity #PrecisionMedicine #Physiatry #Neurology #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #RehabInnovation #HealthTech MindMazeTherapeutics.com Listen to the podcast here

Zach Henderson, CEO at MindMaze Therapeutics, has designed a precision neurotherapeutic solution designed to offer a scalable, engaging and immersive platform for patients recovering from strokes or managing Parkinson's disease. The solution is deployed across the entire care continuum from hospital to the patient's home, providing high-intensity therapy during the neuroplastic window. The emphasis is on augmenting therapists' care by equipping them with tools to encourage therapy adherence and with data to deliver precise, personalized care. Zach explains, "So at a very high level, there are millions and millions of people across the neurology spectrum who need this type of neuro rehabilitation, neurotherapeutic solutions, either with a therapist or without, but there are only so many therapists to go around. So there's a massive supply-demand imbalance that frankly cannot be, despite the efforts of the great therapists out there, it can never be filled without resorting to technology. And that's the exact gap that we're trying to fill in the marketplace."   "So MindMaze Therapeutics has a suite of solutions that are deployed across the whole continuum of care. So from acute care to the hospital to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, IRFs, to long-term acute care, to skilled nursing facilities, to outpatient, and all the way even patients taking the technology home. And then in that way, we're meeting the patient wherever they may happen to be. We're supporting the health system around the world. And importantly, we're giving therapy in this important neuroelastic window, which, in some studies, is the first 90 days following, say, a stroke, and in other studies, it goes all the way up to six months. And we're helping the health systems around the world scale their ability to treat even more patients at a very high and even improved rate." #MindMaze #ParkinsonsDisease #DigitalHealth #Neuroplasticity #PrecisionMedicine #Physiatry #Neurology #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #RehabInnovation #HealthTech MindMazeTherapeutics.com Download the transcript here

Retirement gives you time—but it also removes the structure that once shaped your days. For many people, that loss of structure creates a deeper question: what replaces it?In this solo episode of Beyond Retirement, inspired by my conversation with Andrew Motiwalla of The Good Life Abroad, I explore how immersive travel can help retirees rediscover confidence, connection, and purpose.Most people travel in retirement the same way they traveled during their working years—short vacations packed with activities. But when you slow down and live somewhere for a while instead of rushing through it, everything changes. You develop routines. You connect with people. You adapt to a new environment.And those small adaptations rebuild something many retirees didn't realize they lost: self-trust.****************************Special Canada Day Offer from Alex Setzler, CEO/Founder of The Northern OfficeAlex Setzler, founder of The Northern Office, is offering Beyond Retirement listeners 10% off an annual membership to the Being Canadian app with the code OHCANADA. On Google Play, use ohcanada. The offer is valid until July 6.I've been using the Being Canadian app myself, and I've found it a genuinely fun way to start the day. It includes three satirical stories based on current events, daily Canadian trivia, a snowbird day counter, and a few other extras that make it worth the few minutes it takes each morning.What I appreciate most is that it's sharp without being mean-spirited. It lets us laugh at ourselves a little, while still keeping an eye on what's happening in Canada and beyond.The Being Canadian app is one of several cross-border tools created by The Northern Office, a studio focused on products for Canadians, especially those navigating life between Canada and the U.S. There's also a free newsletter and other free tools, with the app's paid tier unlocking the full experience.If you've ever wanted your morning news with a side of maple-flavoured perspective, this one is worth a look, and the discount code makes it a little easier to try.****************************Drawing from my own experiences living temporarily in Chapala and Oaxaca, Mexico, this episode explores why immersive travel can expand your world rather than shrink it—and why retirement may be the perfect time to explore life differently.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy retirement often creates a loss of structure and identityThe difference between vacation travel and immersive travelHow living somewhere temporarily helps rebuild confidenceWhy community—not location—is the real destinationHow language barriers become opportunities to connectThe truth about safety and healthcare while traveling abroadWhy extended travel can sometimes cost less than staying homePractical steps for exploring immersive travel experiencesMentioned in This EpisodeThe Good Life Abroad https://thegoodlifeabroad.comUse code BeyondRetirement for $100 off your first program.Key TakeawayRetirement becomes richer when it's designed around expansion rather than contraction. When you choose experiences that encourage curiosity, learning, and connection, the world doesn't get smaller—it opens up.Action Steps From This Episode1. Start learning a new language todayDownload an app like Duolingo and spend ten minutes a day learning basic phrases.2. Practice small acts of adaptationChange a routine in your daily life—try a new grocery store, attend a new event, or take a different route somewhere.3. Research one immersive travel destinationInstead of looking at a one-week vacation, explore what it would cost to live somewhere for a month.READY TO RAMP UP YOUR RETIREMENT JOURNEY?Start here: https://beyondretirement.ca/start-here/Book a FREE call with Jacquie: https://calendly.com/jacquiedoucette/discoveryCheck out the Beyond Retirement Library: https://placeforbooks.com*********

Leadeuse Chrétienne est une plateforme dédiée aux femmes chrétiennes appelées à influencer, à impacter et à changer le cours de l'histoire, un pas à la fois, avec la puissance du Saint-Esprit. Ici, nous parlons à celles qui ont compris que leur appel est grand, qu'il exige un cœur consacré et qu'elles sont prêtes à investir tout ce qu'il faut pour rayonner dans leur destinée.Les pilliers de notre mission : Grandir, Nourrir et Bâtir.Grandir : Approfondir notre relation avec Dieu à travers sa Parole.Nourrir : Embrasser avec foi et courage la vision et l'influence qu'il a placées en nous, tout en explorant de nouvelles opportunités dans notre croissance spirituelle, personnelle et financière.Bâtir : Faire des choix stratégiques en investissant dans des contenus alignés à notre vocation et à la "montagne" que Dieu nous appelle à conquérir.Chaque mois, retrouvez :Le Podcast des Leadeuses, votre rendez-vous incontournable pour vous inspirer et vous équiper.La Méditation Immersive des Leadeuses, un temps unique dans la présence de Dieu.Leadeuse en Prière : ous les 2 vendredis, de 5h30 à 6h, nous nous rassemblons pour une session puissante de Parole, Prière et Proclamation (participation gratuite, engagement nécessaire).Pour soutenir le podcast : https://bit.ly/soutenirlepodcastPour consulter le blog : https://leadeusechretienne.fr/blog/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

John heads to Miami, Florida for the Miami Immersive Intensive and Summit! The event brought together professionals and enthusiasts in the immersive theater space, providing a platform for learning, collaboration, and community building. Participants shared their experiences and takeaways, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into immersive storytelling and performance art.TakeawaysImmersive theater offers diverse approaches and tools for experiential storytelling.The event fostered a sense of community and collaboration among participants, inspiring creativity and personal growth.Learn more at https://www.miamiimmersiveintensive.com/Published on June 25, 2026 | Produced by Lyons Den Productions and Cinemactivist LLC | Hosted by John C. Lyons | Music by Tony Grey | Recorded and Edited with RiversideSupport us by becoming a patron at Patreon

 This interview is disseminated on behalf of Virtuix.The landscape of possibilities starts with the Omni, Virtuix's premier brand of omni-directional treadmills that lets users move inside virtual and AI-generated environments.Virtuix (NASDAQ: VTIX) CEO Jan Goetgeluk discusses the company's recent entry into Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Made for Meta program, along with milestones it has achieved as a developer of full-body virtual reality systems, paving the way for what lies ahead. He also highlights how Virtuix plans to expand its reach beyond gaming into defense and medical applications, pushing the boundaries of immersive technology across multiple industries.Learn more: http://virtuix.com  Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/juFew4yGHbMAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia 

On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration—January 20, 2025—the heads of many of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech firms sat in the rows just behind Trump. It was a sign of Trump's deep ties to the industry and to these powerful individuals who are transforming how we communicate, and not for the better.  In this episode, Michael Fox visits Silicon Valley to try to understand the stranglehold that tech has over our media and our airwaves. Hosts Michael Fox and Marc Steiner dig into the ways media consolidation, social media, and AI are strangling our free speech, even as they claim to be liberating it—and us—with incredible insight from professors Todd Wolfson, Mary Anne Franks, Fara Dabhoiwala, Ramesh Srinivasan, and Jeff Cohen, the founder of the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, FAIR.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara and Heather Gies. Research by Ben Schweiger.Guests: Todd WolfsonMary Anne FranksFara DabhoiwalaJeff CohenRamesh SrinivasanResources: Mary Anne Franks' book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentFara Dabhoiwala's book, What Is Free Speech?: The History of a Dangerous IdeaTodd Wolfson's Digital Rebellion: The Birth of the Cyber Left Marc Steiner's Interview with Jeff Cohen, "How Democrats set the stage for Trump's assault on free speech”You can hear Ramesh Srinivasan's Utopias Podcast here, or wherever you get your podcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Entertainment is no longer something you simply watch—it's something you experience.In this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton sits down with futurist and author Michael Mascioni to explore the explosive growth of immersive entertainment and how it's transforming the way we interact with the world around us. Drawing from his book Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities, Mascioni reveals how technologies like virtual reality (VR), mixed reality, AI, and projection mapping are reshaping everything from theme parks and museums to cruise ships and entertainment districts. From immersive art installations and escape rooms to interactive theater and next-generation attractions, the boundaries between physical and digital experiences are rapidly disappearing. This conversation dives into the rise of social, interactive entertainment—and why audiences are craving deeper, more engaging experiences than ever before.You'll discover:  How VR, AR, and AI are redefining entertainment   The rise of immersive attractions like Meow Wolf and AREA15   Why passive entertainment is giving way to interactive experiences   The future of leisure, storytelling, and shared social experiences  If you're curious about where entertainment is headed next—or how technology is shaping the future of fun—this episode offers a fascinating look at what's coming.

Entertainment is no longer something you simply watch—it's something you experience.In this episode of This Week in America, Ric Bratton sits down with futurist and author Michael Mascioni to explore the explosive growth of immersive entertainment and how it's transforming the way we interact with the world around us. Drawing from his book Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities, Mascioni reveals how technologies like virtual reality (VR), mixed reality, AI, and projection mapping are reshaping everything from theme parks and museums to cruise ships and entertainment districts. From immersive art installations and escape rooms to interactive theater and next-generation attractions, the boundaries between physical and digital experiences are rapidly disappearing. This conversation dives into the rise of social, interactive entertainment—and why audiences are craving deeper, more engaging experiences than ever before.You'll discover:  How VR, AR, and AI are redefining entertainment   The rise of immersive attractions like Meow Wolf and AREA15   Why passive entertainment is giving way to interactive experiences   The future of leisure, storytelling, and shared social experiences  If you're curious about where entertainment is headed next—or how technology is shaping the future of fun—this episode offers a fascinating look at what's coming.

For Great Deals and Discounts Join our Affordability Flyer: HERESubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your pods!When Princess Elspeth discovers her father, King Henry, has begun selling his own people into slavery, she flees to join the Rebellion and aid their insurrection. However the King dispatches four of the land's best assassins to hunt and kill her before she can find help. With a former solider by her side, Elspeth tries to evade death but runs straight into hell where she finds an army of soulless men and women trapped in cages in the earth, awaiting the call from their master to rise and siege the castle. Surrounded by evil, will Elspeth maintain her faith in all that is holy and good?Best enjoyed on a long run with a good set of headphones!Partners:On Trail Nutrition - On Trail Nutrition, high-energy protein bars built for the outdoors. No crashes, no junk, just steady fuel for your hikes, rides, and long days. Check them out at ontrailnutrition.com and fuel your next adventure.Link: HERECode: RUNNINGSCARED10THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com.Link: HERECode: RSP15Support the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes!RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group 

Four eerie tales of gothic horror and betrayal unfold tonight. A desert archaeological dig uncovers fresh horror instead of ancient history. Then Owl Creek Bridge becomes a nightmare of illusion, escape, and doom. Witchcraft, stagecraft, and murder collide in flames and suspicion. Finally, The Whistler arrives with a crime story where the cleverest plan may already be waiting to betray you. Expert narration. Immersive darkness. Spine-tingling twists.

The podcast episode provides an in-depth look at the Tethered performance art company and its immersive theatrical experiences. It covers the inspiration behind Tethered, the themes of the shows, the concept of immersive theater, and the future projects of the company.TakeawaysTethered is a performance art company specializing in immersive theatrical experiences.Immersive theater combines elements of dance, film, theater, escape rooms, video games, and haunted houses to create a unique and interactive live experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tethered & Immersive Theater06:47 First Tethered - Codependency Theme09:31 Second Tethered - Memory Theme16:39 New Tethered ProjectsPublished on June 11, 2026 | Produced by Lyons Den Productions and Cinemactivist LLC | Hosted by John C. Lyons | Music by Tony Grey | Recorded and Edited with Riverside

What happens when machinima stops telling a story… and instead pulls you inside a fractured mind?In this episode of And Now For Something Completely Machinima, hosts Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, and Damien Valentine dive deep into “Dysfunction” by Iono Allen—a powerful, unsettling machinima film created in Second Life.This isn't your typical machinima. There's no clear beginning, middle, or end—just a visceral, abstract experience of psychological breakdown, sensory overload, and emotional fragmentation.Is it about mental health? Substance abuse? Political disillusionment? Or something even darker?

In this calming and empowering episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we're guided by Stephanie Curd of Immersive Spirit through a gentle meditation designed to reconnect us with our inner wisdom — our “inner oracle.”Through breath, body awareness, and visualization, Stephanie invites us to release tension, quiet the mental noise, and turn inward. At the heart of this practice is a glowing light within the chest — a symbol of intuition that has always been present, steady, and trustworthy.This meditation reminds us that intuition is not something we need to earn or learn from outside sources — it is a natural, innate guidance system. By slowing down and listening, we can access clarity, peace, and a deeper sense of self-trust.Listeners are encouraged to carry this awareness into their day — noticing those quiet inner nudges and honoring the voice within that speaks before logic.Key Takeaways• Intuition is your birthright — not a rare gift, but an inner knowing available to everyone• The body holds wisdom — through sensations, feelings, and subtle signals• Stillness creates clarity — when we pause, insight naturally rises• You don't need to have all the answers — presence is enough• Your inner voice is trustworthy — even when it doesn't follow logicMemorable Moment“This is your intuition. This is your inner oracle… and she has never once led you wrong.”About our GuestStephanie, alongside her sister Natalie, is a co-founder of Immersive Spirit. From an early age, they experienced intuitive and psychic abilities, including prophetic dreams that shaped their spiritual path.Their work blends a wide range of spiritual traditions — from Wicca and indigenous wisdom to Buddhism and modern spiritual practices — creating a unique, integrative approach to healing and personal growth.Today, they offer intuitive readings, Reiki healing, spiritual coaching, and educational experiences, while continuing to guide others in developing their own intuitive gifts.Connect with Stephanie and Immersive Spirit:• Website: www.immersivespirit.com• Podcast: High Heels to Happy Feels• Social: Available across major platformsClosing ReflectionTake a moment today to pause…to listen… to trust the quiet voice within.Your inner oracle is always there — waiting for you to hear her.

The Immersive Impact Review launched on March 13, 2026 at 4p CDT in Austin Texas during SXSW, and they describe themselves as "a hybrid journalistic and academic magazine examining immersive media's strive for social impact." The first issue theme is titled “Value(s) in Practice: Impact and Sustainability in XR,” which is investigating the following questions: "How do we measure and demonstrate social impact? How do we justify costs and tradeoffs in immersive vs. more traditional media?" I spoke to managing editor Michael Epstein at SXSW four days after their launch to get a bit more context on their founding with support from Agog, and we unpack some of the articles from the first issue. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

On May 28, 2026, Anagram released a report titled: "Results of Impact Study Carried Out for Mixed Reality Experience Impulse: Digest for General Public," which was commission by Agog. This 43-page report was written by Dr. Alexandra Sierra, and there's also a more extended 121-page version from December 2025 that's titled "Impulse Research Study Detail and Results" that was also written by Sierra (it is in the process of being made available). The study tracked the behavioral shifts of over 100 people across three different cohorts who watched the Impulse: Playing with Reality immersive documentary experience that was first launched in 2024. You can check out my previous interviews covering this experience in episodes #1378 and #1421. But I had a chance to speak with co-director May Abdalla about some of her highlights of this study, as well as some deeper reflections as an artist what it means to have pieces of art quantified and evaluated with such rigor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJIdBEKnniA This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this episode of the Harvest Series, Rose Claverie speaks with Michael Pollan about consciousness, imagination, plants, and the future of human attention. Recorded during Harvest, the conversation moves from food and psychedelics to technology, spirituality, and the hidden ways modern life shapes awareness.Pollan reflects on ego dissolution, immersive journalism, plant intelligence, and why he believes consciousness itself is under threat from social media and AI. A thoughtful exploration of what it means to remain awake, present, and emotionally connected in the modern world.You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.To know more about Michael Pollan and A World AppearsChapters00:00 – Introduction to Michael Pollan00:57 – What imagination really is01:54 – Imagination, empathy, and theory of mind02:22 – Shaka Senghor and imagination as liberation03:17 – From gardening to consciousness04:09 – Plants, desire, and co-evolution05:26 – Defining consciousness06:11 – What it's like to be a bat07:03 – Plant awareness and sentience09:02 – Consciousness and spirituality09:40 – Immersive journalism and owning a cow11:58 – Participatory journalism13:28 – Psychedelics and fear of death14:20 – First psychedelic experiences later in life14:55 – Psychedelics and emotional openness15:41 – Ego dissolution explained17:16 – Spirituality and merging beyond the self18:02 – Bach, music, and transcendence19:06 – Social media, AI, and consciousness20:33 – Consciousness hygiene22:00 – Are animals more conscious than us?22:31 – What's next: the microbiome23:53 – Teachers and people who shaped his life25:09 – Rapid fire questions26:18 – Funniest psychedelic moment28:08 – Frightening psychedelic experiences29:18 – Safe first steps into psychedelics31:01 – Legacy and changing minds32:19 – Why endings matter35:06 – Can plants teach us health?36:00 – A question for Shaka Senghor37:09 – Closing reflectionsWatch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnician in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordThis season of the Harvest Series podcast is made possible by Spark of Light. To learn more, visit: https://sparkofsouls.com/Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Late on a summer night in 1966, a cop put his hands on a customer at a popular gathering space for trans women and drag queens. Coffee was thrown in his face, and a riot erupted right there at Compton's Cafeteria in the Tenderloin. This moment was one of the first documented acts of LGBTQ+ resistance in the country. For the past year, an immersive play called The Compton's Cafeteria Riot has been bringing audiences into the historic event as diners inside the cafeteria. The play is produced by the Tenderloin Museum. One of its co-writers, Donna Persona, is a trans rights activist, and Mary Vice is an actor turned drag queen in the play. They spoke to KALW's Jeneé Darden, host of the Sights and Sounds show. Here's an excerpt from their conversation. 

Travel to Historic Locations with History or Drive. Scott and Jenn of Talk With History visit the Traveling Titanic Exhibition, an immersive experience that recreates spaces like the grand staircase, bridge, dining rooms, and pool while displaying artifacts from the ship and items connected to the film, including a life vest worn by Kate Winslet and one of only seven surviving full-size deckchairs.

When Frederick Douglass left Belfast in 1845, only seven years after escaping slavery, he declared: "Wherever else I feel myself to be a stranger, I will remember I have a home in Belfast." That remarkable statement from a Black abolitionist finding radical welcome in a 19th-century Irish city is the beating heart of North Star, the immersive musical and theatrical experience that Northern Ireland-based DJ, broadcaster, and creative producer Kwame Daniels brings to New York's Irish Arts Center, June 3–21.Irish Stew cohosts Martin Nutty and John Lee met Kwame at the Irish Arts Center a few days before opening night and recorded this episode in the IAC LibraryHe relates that his journey to Belfast began in a Ghanaian household in East London, where identity was worn proudly inside the home and navigated carefully beyond it. "As soon as we entered the house again, it was absolutely back to the background, the roots, and the culture," he recalls. "But outside, there was almost a code-switch going on. We were firm in our identity, and yet we were also aware of our surroundings and how we had to move within them." That same fluency served him when he arrived in Derry in 1997 and found a city divided along lines he didn't yet understand. Music became his passport across the sectarian divide. "I was bringing in sets of decks (the equipment DJs use to play, control, and manipulate music). That's the conversation, all the other conversations come out of that."Kwame relates that Douglass's Belfast story with his evocation of finding a home in the city hit him with the force of revelation. "A Black man, an enslaved man on the run in 1845 and that's his response to being in Belfast. That has to be the starting point for us to reset."The result is a 77-minute production, one minute for every year of Douglass's life, an immersive experience fusing hip-hop, jazz, gospel, classical, and electronic music with spoken word, choral arrangements, and the honest voices of young people from both Belfast and New York. "You're going to be presented with a level of musicianship that is extraordinary, and it's unlike anything you've ever seen."North Star runs June 3–21 at the Irish Arts Center, tickets at irishartscenter.org.Next up from Irish Stew, Fresh Stew LIVE with Terry Golway on his new thriller Terror From America: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, recorded before sold out audience in the Malachy McCourt Room at Ernie O'Malley's Pub in NYC with the fiddler Eileen McLain and actor Mick Mellamphy enhancing the experience.LINKSNORTH STARIrish Arts Center info and ticketsInstagramKWAME DANIELSInstagramFacebookLinkedInORGANIZATIONSBounce CultureSolabIRISH STEW LINKSWebsite Home PageFacebookInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 18; Total Episode Count: 159Send us Fan Mail

There were two versions of this podcast. The one you heard: strategy, growth, frameworks, confidence. And the one happening when I hit record: depression, suicidal ideations, doubt, and a man running from everything he refused to face. You didn't know. But you held me up anyway. Episode 701 isn't a celebration. It's a confession and a thank you. In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, George pulls back the curtain on what the last six and a half years of this podcast have actually looked like behind the scenes,  the darkness, the performing, the shame, and the slow, painful process of becoming someone who actually lives what he teaches. This is not a strategy episode. It's a permission slip, for you, and for George. What You'll Learn In This Episode: What was really happening behind the scenes during some of the show's most downloaded episodes Why performing confidence while falling apart only widens the gap between who you are and who you're pretending to be How consistency, even when it was the only thing holding George together, became the unexpected path to healing Why the episodes George most feared posting hit the hardest every single time The moment "relationships beat algorithms" stopped being a philosophy and became a conviction What shame does to your business, your relationships, and your capacity to actually help people Why doubt, mess, and reinvention are qualifications, not disqualifiers The one thing 701 episodes taught that no framework or model ever could Key Takeaways: ✔️The podcast you heard was a director's cut. The real version was messier, darker, and more honest than what made it to publish and that gap almost broke George. ✔️Showing up is how you get it together. You do not need to have it figured out first. ✔️Teaching something you've never lived is a hiding place.  ✔️The episodes you're most afraid to post are usually the ones people need most. Fear is often a signal, not a stop sign. ✔️Isolation and self-doubt feed each other. The faster you get stuck, the more you isolate. The more you isolate, the faster you get stuck. ✔️Trust is not a soft metric. It's a feeling and it determines everything: buy-in, effort, results, and the depth of every relationship you'll ever have. ✔️People always come before products. Not as a tagline. As a law. ✔️You don't need more information. You need permission: to be messy, to evolve, to show up before you're ready. ✔️The mess is the qualification. Your struggles, doubts, and reinventions are not proof you don't belong. They're proof you're actually in it. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The two versions of this podcast: what you heard vs. what was really happening [00:57] — Why 701 isn't a milestone, it's evidence [02:30] — How this podcast started: COVID wiped out six figures a month overnight [04:45] — Running from fatherhood, relationships, and himself, the real reason George hit record [07:00] — "Unapologetically authentic", wearing the shirt but not living it [09:30] — Teaching the emotional journey with logic while refusing to take it himself [12:00] — Performing vs. being: the gap that was breaking him from the inside out [15:00] — The episodes he was most afraid to post were the ones that hit the hardest [17:30] — What the audience gave back: grace and acceptance before George could give it to himself [20:00] — Around episode 300–450: when things started to shift [22:30] — The moment "relationships beat algorithms" became a law, not a lesson [25:00] — How shame became the hiding place and what it cost him [27:30] — The addiction to distraction and doubt keeping entrepreneurs stuck in paralysis [30:00] — This episode is a permission slip, not a framework [33:00] — What George is still learning: fatherhood, friendship, faith, and being on the field [36:00] — The hill he'll die on: people over products, always [38:00] — A thank you: to the ones who stayed, left, came back, and prayed Your Challenge This Week: If any part of this landed, George wants to hear from you. Send him a DM on Instagram. Tell him what hit. Tell him where you're stuck. Tell him you listened. You don't need a polished message, just reach out. And if this show has ever meant something to you, an honest review is the best way to help another entrepreneur find it when they need it most. The Alliance: The community for entrepreneurs who are done performing and ready to build something real. Strategy, support, and people who will actually tell you the truth. 1:1 Private Coaching: Limited spots. If you want George on the field with you, not just coaching from the sideline, apply to work together. Live Retreats:  Immersive in-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop hiding in their competencies and start building from who they actually are.

RatSnakes: Cheating Death by Living A Lie: Inside the Explosive World of ATF's Undercover Agents and How We Changed the GameGet ready to infiltrate the dangerous, secret world of criminals and cover identities by way of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)—where the world's greatest undercover agents are known as RatSnakes.RatSnakes are rarely, if ever, visible to the public they move among and risk their lives to protect. In fact, because of their cover personas, they're often assumed to be members of the clandestine criminal world they investigate. Real undercover work is a far cry from the sexy, candy-colored world you've seen in movies.Vincent A. Cefalu would know. He spent 30 years as an ATF undercover operative, in assignments ranging from the Symbionese Liberation Army to Asian organized crime. He has infiltrated notorious outlaw motorcycle gangs as well as splinter groups of the Ku Klux Klan, and in RatSnakes he provides an up-close look at the organization and the operatives with whom he risked his life.In this heart-pounding thrill-ride, Cefalu takes readers on a tour of what it's like to confront death on a daily basis. En route, he gives us a look at the on-the-job techniques of kicking in doors, orchestrating “street theater” to ensnare criminals, and making high-stakes gun buys. His irreverent, explicit stories from the inside are a mix of danger and unexpected hilarity that will have readers laughing one minute and then biting their nails when things break bad.Immersive and brutal, RatSnakes offers an in-depth look into the lives of an elite group of men and women who volunteer to do things most couldn't stomach.https://amzn.to/42PymvzBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Immersive horror narration of the internet's most haunting scary stories. Today, we learn the story of a World War I corporal who falls into a mysterious hole in the trenches and comes back... changed. Join Red Web on Patreon for extra horror content: https://www.redwebpod.com Read “The Young Man” by Dr. Gears here: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/the-young-man Red Web explores the world's most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting internet tales that defined a generation of horror. Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Hosts: Trevor Collins & Alfredo Diaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices